Title: Identify the requirements and duties of a notary public commission in Virginia.
Course: Legal Administration (12008-36) > Section: Developing Business Communication Skills

Identification should include

- the purpose of notarized documents
- requirements to become a notary public
  - be at least 18 years of age
  - be able to read and write English
  - be a legal resident of the United States
  - live or work in Virginia
  - have no felony conviction unless pardoned or have had rights restored
  - pay a state filing fee in Virginia
  - renew commission every four years in the Commonwealth of Virginia

- the key responsibilities of a notary in a legal office setting
  - notarizing internal and external documents that require certification
  - familiarizing oneself with procedures and laws involving notarized documents
  - identifying the tools involved in electronic (i.e., software) and paper notary (i.e., rubber stamp, ink pen)
  - defining e-notarization and the requirements for this method of notarization.